1998 Chateau Grand Mayne

這瓶1998年出自大梅諾堡（Chateau Grand Mayne）的聖艾美濃特級園，成熟卻仍保有活力。香氣有濕土、花香、百里香，以及帶薄荷與桉樹的清新感，果味從紅櫻桃延伸到較深的黑果。口感介於中等偏厚，單寧結實但圓潤，被法國新橡木的香烘托著，尾韻帶煙草與烘烤香，沉穩又耐人尋味。釀造與陳年方面採溫控木槽與不鏽鋼槽發酵，18個月的橡木桶陳年（70%新桶）賦予香氣與結構。葡萄園為山坡黏土-石灰岩，山腳為較重的黏土地，土壤的深厚度帶來酒體與陳年能力。建議醒酒約半小時以上，搭配紅肉、野味或濃郁燉菜最合拍。酒莊傳統與現代手法兼顧，品飲時可細細品味那份成熟的層次與溫潤口感。

A classic Saint‑Emilion Grand Cru from Chateau Grand Mayne’s 1998 vintage, showing mature, layered character. The nose offers wet earth, floral lift, thyme and a minty‑eucalyptus note alongside cherry and blacker fruit. On the palate it is medium‑to‑full, with elegant red‑berry and spice elements framed by toasty, French oak and a tobacco‑tinged, broody finish. Producer notes: Classified Saint‑Emilion Grand Cru Classé, vinified in thermoregulated wooden and stainless‑steel vats and aged 18 months in French barriques (70% new). Vineyard: clay‑limestone soils on the hillside with heavier clay at the foot, contributing structure and depth. Closure: cork. Drinking window listed through 2023; best served after a short decant to open its tertiary aromas. Ideal with rich red meats and game.

Specification

• Alcohol %: 13.0%
• Decant Time: 45 minutes
• Taste: dark fruit, red berry, tobacco, mint, eucalyptus, earthy, thyme, floral, toasty oak, spice, broody, firm tannins, elegant, medium-full body
• Food Matching: Beef and Venison, Lamb, Grilled ribeye, Game (venison, game birds), Rich stews and mushroom dishes
• Grape Variety: Merlot , Cabernet Franc ,

Winery

大梅諾堡（Chateau Grand Mayne）位列聖艾美濃特級園，歷來以穩健、有結構感的酒款見長。酒莊在山坡的黏土與石灰岩地塊耕作，重視土壤表現與植株平衡；釀造上採溫控木槽與不鏽鋼槽發酵，並以大量新法國橡木桶（70%新桶）陳年，兼顧傳統與細緻感，適合短中期陳放後飲用。

Chateau Grand Mayne is a Saint‑Emilion Grand Cru Classé estate known for producing structured, classically styled wines that balance ripe fruit with aromatics and firm tannic backbone. The estate combines traditional vineyard practices on clay‑limestone slopes with careful vinification and substantial barrel ageing to craft wines built for medium‑term cellaring.